Senior Engineer, Projects

Job title:

Senior Engineer, Projects

Stream:
Operated Assets

Function:
Projects Delivery Off Plot Projects Well delivery Projects

Location:

Oman Muscat, Site.

Budget control:
* OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to:
Manager, Well Delivery Projects

Job purpose

The purpose of the Senior Engineer Projects role is to lead and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of well hook-up, associated off-plot facilities, and assigned projects from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, handover, and closeout. The role ensures that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved engineering documents, Company standards, project priorities, quality requirements, budget, and schedule commitments.

The position integrates multidisciplinary inputs and manages interfaces among Operations, Subsurface, Drilling, Asset Integrity, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, QA/QC, HSSE, contractors, consultants, vendors, and relevant authorities to achieve timely well delivery. It provides technical and project leadership in design assurance, tendering and contracting, materials and logistics coordination, risk and change management, contractor performance, cost and schedule control, mechanical completion, commissioning, punch-list closure, and final handover.

Through proactive issue resolution, effective governance, and continuous improvement, the role safeguards technical integrity, operability, maintainability, and sustainable project outcomes that support production and business objectives.

The position will act in accordance with the OQEP s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of well hook-up, associated off-plot facilities and assigned projects, ensuring engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities are executed safely and efficiently in accordance with approved AFC documents, project priorities, quality, schedule, cost, and HSSE requirements.

Establish and maintain integrated well-delivery plans covering resources, materials, inspections, construction, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up support, punch-list closure, and final handover.

Manage interfaces among Operations, Subsurface, Drilling, Asset Integrity, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, QA/QC, HSSE, project controls, contractors, consultants, vendors, and relevant authorities to remove constraints and achieve delivery milestones.

Develop, baseline, and monitor project schedules, critical paths, milestones, budgets, commitments, forecasts, and costs; identify deviations and implement timely corrective, mitigation, and recovery actions.

Verify contractor payment milestones and Value of Work Done (VOWD), support budget preparation and forecasting, and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising safety, quality, operability, or schedule.

Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, delays, cost deviations, resource constraints, and interface dependencies; maintain relevant registers and ensure actions are assigned, tracked, and closed.

Coordinate engineering design reviews and technical evaluations, ensuring compliance with the approved design basis, project specifications, company standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable international codes.

Review and assure engineering deliverables and contractor or vendor submissions, including drawings, calculations, data sheets, material requisitions, technical proposals, method statements, procedures, and as-built documentation.

Resolve technical queries, field engineering issues, design changes, non-conformances, and interface challenges throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover; ensure changes are properly assessed, approved, documented, and controlled.

Develop and coordinate tendering, contracting, and procurement activities from contracting strategy and scope development through bid evaluation, clarification, recommendation, and award, including management of long-lead items, inspections, expediting, and material delivery.

Monitor contractor and vendor performance and compliance with technical, contractual,…